Prepare against Zdenek Chval
Czechia · World #18,385 classical · FIDE ID 23717734
Our database contains 107 games by Zdenek Chval, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Chval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Chval before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,072 | 2,116 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 26 | 27 | 54 | 24.3% |
| As White | 57 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Chval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Chval's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 98.2% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Chval usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chval usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chval usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Chval usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 26.2% |
Zdenek Chval's chess games
All 107 games by Zdenek Chval in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Josef Havelka | 2,396 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B88 |
| Aug 2024 | Joanna Worek | 2,256 | Stare Mesto Open | B82 |
| Dec 2022 | Petr Hlavsa | 2,111 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Jandacek,Krystof | 2,008 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A73 |
| Aug 2020 | Jan Nosek | 1,968 | Plzen Calliditas Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 36 | 14.5 | 1,846 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 35 | 15 | 1,910 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 2,013 |
| 18th Teplice Open | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,931 |
| Jesenik Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,098 |
| Teplice Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Chval's chess games?
107 games by Zdenek Chval, from Aug 2017 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zdenek Chval has played.
What does Zdenek Chval play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Zdenek Chval opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Chval answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Chval play as White?
As White, Zdenek Chval's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Chval play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Chval most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Zdenek Chval's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Chval is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Zdenek Chval played?
Our database contains 107 games by Zdenek Chval, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 54 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Chval?
107 games by Zdenek Chval reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.